News
Wheels in Ghana 2011 - update
After much hard work by our Wheels team in the UK and in Ghana, the container of wheelchairs was finally released from port and is due to arrive in Ho late tonight. The team are now busy assessing the disabled people awaiting wheelchairs, and three... read more »
Ghana 2011 Wheels trip - latest news
Our team of 7 volunteers arrived safely in Ghana last night, and today will be visiting the President of Ghana and speaking about our work (with tv crews present!). The container of wheelchairs hasn't yet made it to the distribution centre at Ho - we'd... read more »
Integr8 Videos from Guatemala 2011
Here are a few videos from Integr8's mission trip to Guatemala in 2011. The first clip is a selection of short moments from Integr8's 2011 trip to Guatemala. During the video, Alan talks about the work of Through the Roof and Integr8, there are inclusive... read more »
Company sponsorship for Wheels
We are delighted to announce that Flowstore Systems Ltd will be helping to support our Wheels for the World programme. Staff, moved by images of disabled people crawling on the ground, have responded to the need for wheelchairs in Africa and will be... read more »
A Little Winter Jazz
Jazz Cafe with The Tim Boniface Jazz Quintet Enjoy an evening of jazz on Saturday 10 December at 7.30pm at St George’s Christian Centre, Ashtead, KT21 2DA. £12 per ticket (£8 students). Bring your own drinks and nibbles. Raising money for Wheels for the World. ... read more »
Stories from Kenya
On Friday 2nd December (from 7.30 to 9.30pm), there'll be an evening of stories from Kenya with Stephi and Alexa Elstub, held in Ashtead. If you'd like to attend, please contact Alexa on 01372 270603 or Karen on 01372 270983. read more »
Theology of Disability Forum
2nd November 2011 9.30am to 4.30pm at St. John's College, Chilwell Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3DS A day conference for those who are interested in exploring the theology of disability. Suitable for theologians, those in church leadership and disabled people who wish to participate in... read more »
Celebration of Accessible Bibles!
Linking with the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible and the Biblefresh initiative, Torch Trust is planning a Celebration of Accessible Bibles at St Martin-in-the-Fields on the morning of Saturday 22nd October. The event is free – but it is a ticketed... read more »
A great garden party
Thank you to everyone who took part, worked hard and/or attended the Ashtead garden party for Wheels in August. Tea, cake and scones were eaten, and cosmetics, jewellery and scarves were sold. The event has raised over £540 for Wheels' work, and... read more »
Stephi's blog - the final two days in Nakuru
Day 7 Today was a really quiet day in comparison to the last few. We were expecting a bus load of people to come but after about 3 hours we heard that they were stuck because of police road checks. We think they will come... read more »